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Herniated Disc Back Surgery

Herniated disc back surgery is a procedure that hundreds of thousands of people undergo every year in the United States. It is a common surgery because herniated disc is such a common and painful condition. Often a result of injury or age-related degeneration, a herniated disc occurs when the protective intervertebral discs between the vertebrae break open. If the outer wall of a disc becomes so weak that the inner fluid pushes through, this leaking rupture is called a herniation. The inner fluid of the disc then extrudes into the spinal canal, putting painful pressure on the surrounding spinal nerves. There are a variety of surgical procedures aimed at relieving this pressure.

If you suffer from a herniated disc and normal activities, like sitting, bending down, or gardening, have become painful, you may think that herniated back disc surgery is the only option. On the contrary, there are many steps you can take to try to relieve your pain before you decide to opt for disc herniation surgery. Although it might seem like a contradiction, exercise can sometimes be the best solution to a herniated disc – but only if your doctor approves of your exercise plan. For instance, with a doctor’s consent, consider working with resistance bands to increase strength, or gently move your head from side to side. Practice bending forward and arching backward. This way, your ligaments stay strong and lithe. Making a concentrated effort to keep complete range of motion will also be important—do small arm circles and leg lifts. Also, try building endurance with low-impact exercises like swimming laps or slowly walking a few times around the block. When you’re tired out from your schedule of physiotherapy, a few minutes of quiet meditation have proven to be extremely helpful in achieving disc pain relief.

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If you have tried the above treatment options, in conjunction with pain medication, steroid injections, and rest, you may have found that you can keep your herniated disc symptoms at bay without surgery for a herniated disc. If, however, your herniated disc becomes more serious and you feel you do want to consider spine disc surgery, the experts at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to offer a better solution. Our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures have helped tens of thousands of people around the world rediscover a life without pain. Contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan and to discuss your treatment options.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.